Chapter XI · The Doctor Speaks

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

for the reason that

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

not any; not one

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

not in physical motion

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

sweep across or over

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The curate composed his dark face, and purposely made one or two sick calls at houses which lay in his road, lest he might seem to ask the question he had to put too pointedly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If there really had been no service—if the rector had not appeared—what a scandal, what a subject for talk was here!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His excitement and curiosity were not the less because he had to hide them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The feelings with which the curate hastened on the conclusion of his own service, to learn what had happened at the great church may be imagined.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Even if the rector had appeared a little late there would still be whispering; for new brooms are expected to sweep clean.